'Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, are extremely well-supported in their personal development ... Pupils participate enthusiastically in the vast array of enrichment opportunities on offer. Pupils widen their experiences through many well-considered trips. They explore their talents and interests through a wide range of sporting, academic and creative clubs.' Ofsted 2026

Welcome to our student personal development pages.

We run an extensive programme of educational visits, clubs and enrichment activities, many of which link to the taught curriculum. A brochure with details of extra-curricular clubs can be found here (or at the bottom of the page)

Through our provision for students’ wider personal development we aim to support them to increasingly become:

• Confident communicators - able to listen attentively, articulate clearly and present credibly.
• Rounded individuals - who have experienced a wide range of educational visits, extra-curricular and enrichment activities and who have developed a broad appreciation of science, literature and the arts and of other countries and cultures.
• Wise decision-makers – making informed decisions based on high quality information, advice and guidance about education, training and careers.
• Future leaders - provided with opportunities to show initiative and lead others in achieving goals and be effective team members.
• World ready - with the life skills necessary to participate and thrive in the world, including being well mannered, emotional intelligent and self-reliant.
• Financially savvy - with knowledge and experience of managing money and being enterprising.
• Digitally literate - developing and applying the cognitive and technical skills to use digital technologies and the internet effectively while staying safe online.
• Excellent learners - who have developed the most effective behaviours and attributes for learning: curious, creative, responsible, motivated, resilient, resourceful and reflective.
• Healthy people - with understanding of how to lead a healthy life, physically, mentally and emotionally, with particular regard to healthy relationships, drugs and alcohol, and managing risk, anxiety and stress.
• Socially conscious - showing care for the natural environment and well-being of other people in the school community and beyond; supporting the work of charities in the local area, UK and overseas.
• Morally responsible -  morally and ethically grounded; appreciating diversity and equality; having appropriate respect for the views and beliefs of others.
• Informed citizens - having an understanding of current events, the UK political system and shared values, such as democracy, liberty and the rule of law.